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33 incredible perks Google, Netflix, and other US companies are offering their employees right now

Facebook, Google, Netflix, and other companies offer their employees incredible benefits and perks. Here are some of the best in the US.

  • To compete, they offer some of the best
  • See which companies are raising the bar and going beyond free food, on-site gyms, and 401(k)s to attract new talent.
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Most of us spend a majority of our waking hours at work, so it's only natural that we want to enjoy our time in the office as much as we can. And perks help — a lot.

According to career site Glassdoor, more than half (57%) of all workers say perks and benefits are among the top things they consider when deciding whether to accept a job, and almost 80% of employees say they would prefer new benefits over a pay raise.

That's why some employers are raising the bar and going beyond standard vacation days, health insurance benefits, and 401k matching to attract top talent.

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Companies like Airbnb and Google are offering unique and surprising perks like travel stipends and death benefits, Glassdoor reports, while Facebook and Netflix have upped the ante for companies wanting to support new parents.

"Benefits and perks matter because they're an added piece of the total compensation puzzle," Scott Dobroski, Glassdoor's career trends analyst, told Business Insider. "Job seekers should understand what benefits and perks an employer may be offering, and do their research ahead of time to find companies that offer benefits that matter most to them."

Employees rated some of their favorite employee benefits on Glassdoor. The following perks are not only unique, but they also received a rating of at least 4.0 out of 5.0 on Glassdoor.

Generous paid parental leave at Netflix

Netflix offers one paid year of maternity and paternity leave to new parents. The company also allows parents to return part-time or full-time and take time off as needed throughout the year.

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'Yay Days' at REI

REI

Paid time off for volunteering at Salesforce

Salesforce

Egg freezing at Spotify

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Spotify

Travel stipends at Airbnb

Ski passes and snow days at Burton

Burton

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Death benefits at Google

Google

Free intern housing at Facebook

Facebook

Fitness classes at Reebok

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Employees at Reebok are encouraged to take advantage of the company's full on-site gym and CrossFit box throughout the workday.

Lactation consultations for new moms at American Express

American Express offers parents access to a 24-hour lactation consultant, and mothers traveling for business can ship their breast milk home for free.

Gender reassignment benefits at Goldman Sachs and Accenture

Goldman Sachs has offered coverage for gender reassignment surgery since 2008.

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Accenture

Free burgers at In-N-Out

In-N-Out's employees can treat themselves to a free Double-Double burger and fries during each shift.

Generous paid parental leave for part-time employees at IKEA

Partial student-loan debt reimbursement at PwC

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PwC

Full tuition reimbursement at Starbucks

Starbucks provides full tuition reimbursement for its employees, covering an online bachelor’s degree program through Arizona State University.

A ramp-up policy for new parents returning to work at Pinterest

Pinterest

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Global soccer tournaments at Bain & Company

Bain & Company holds an annual, two-day, global "Bain World Cup" soccer tournament, which is open to all employees. More than a thousand employees from 50 Bain offices help make it the event of the year.

Last year's tournament was in Los Angeles.

Wellness stipends at Eventbrite

Eventbrite helps keep employees healthy by offering a monthly $60 wellness stipend, which can be used on everything from gym dues to juice cleanses.

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Sabbatical programs at Deloitte

Deloitte offers two sabbatical programs: an unpaid, one-month sabbatical that can be taken for any reason, and a three- to six-month sabbatical that can be taken to pursue personal or professional growth opportunities with 40% pay.

Free e-books at Twilio

On-site acupuncture and improv classes at Twitter

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Required time off at Adobe

Adobe

Free park admission at Walt Disney Company

Walt Disney Company

Team-building courses at Evernote

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Evernote

Life- and career-coaching sessions at Asana

Asana

Epic Systems Corporation: four-week sabbatical

Epic Systems Corporation

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Breast-milk shipping at Zillow

Zillowpays for overnight shipping of breast milk when a new mom is traveling.

Fitness program reimbursement at Microsoft

Microsoft offers an annual $800 "StayFit" reimbursement program to help cover the cost of gym memberships and fitness programs.

On-site pampering at Genentech

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Genentech offers unique on-site amenities, including car washes, haircuts, a childcare center, mobile spa, and dentist.

Counseling and consultations for employees and their dependents at Southwest

Southwest offers all employees and their dependents access to "Clear Skies," an employee assistance program that provides confidential counseling, work-life services, and legal consultations.

'Baby cash' at Facebook

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'Panda Fridays' every other week at the World Wildlife Fund

World Wildlife Fund

Generous 401k matching at United Services Automobile Association (USAA)

USAA matches employee 401k contributions at 8%. The average US company matches at 6%.

Jacquelyn Smith contributed to an earlier version of this article.

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